The battle of umbrellas [graphic]

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Title: The battle of umbrellas [graphic]
Creator: Thomas, Walter (Engraver), printmaker
Contributor: Collings, Samuel, artist.
Harrison and Co. (London, England), publisher.
Published / Created: Sepr. 1, 1784.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published as the act directs by Harrison & Co., No. 18 Paternoster Row
Abstract: "A scene in St. James's Park during a sudden squall of rain. A number of people with umbrellas; some hold them open, others attempt to open them, in face of difficulties caused by the crowd and the wind. In the background are trees, Westminster Abbey, and the spire of St. Margaret's."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Provenance: H.W. Edwards; September 1958.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 17.5 x 23 cm, on sheet 22 x 25 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Periodical illustrations
Etchings England London 1784
Engravings England London 1784
Material: etching and engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1784
England > London > 1784

Access: Public
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